✏ #USChinaDeal: Trade Truce Takes Shape in 2025
The #USChinaDeal marks a pivotal 2025 breakthrough in U.S.-China relations, with President Trump's administration securing a framework agreement in November following high-stakes talks in Busan, South Korea, and London—easing tariffs to 10% for a year (until Nov 2026), resuming U.S. soybean purchases (China bought $14B worth in 2024 but fell short of Phase One goals amid the trade war), and lifting export curbs on rare earth minerals critical for EVs and tech.
This "handshake truce" (pending Xi's final nod) slashes total tariffs to 55% (including global baselines), ends antitrust probes on U.S. chipmakers like Qualcomm, and extends market exclusions until Dec 2026, boosting American farmers and industries while China pivots exports to counter tariffs—resulting in a record $1T trade surplus for Beijing in 11 months.
Amid ongoing fentanyl crackdowns and shipbuilding tensions, the deal signals de-escalation but leaves broader issues like tech access unresolved; markets rallied 2% on the news, with gold and BTC eyeing gains from stabilized supply chains. A win for global trade? Or temporary calm before the storm? 🌍💼
📚 Key Deal Highlights
⦁ Tariff Rollback: U.S. cuts to 10% on Chinese goods; China suspends retaliatory measures.
⦁ Soybean Surge: China recommits to $50B annual U.S. ag buys, up from halted 2018 levels.
⦁ Rare Earths Relief: 6-month export license easing for magnets vital to U.S. autos/defense.
⦁ Tech & Probes: Ends investigations into U.S. semis; delays Chinese firm restrictions.
